Welcome to Curriculum Mapper's Java test page!

 In order to implement the enhanced features of Curriculum Mapper, the Edit screen uses a Java Applet (what's this?), and one of the following browsers is required.
-- Internet Explorer v5.17 or better
-- Netscape v6 or better
-- Safari v1.2 or better.
     In addition, workstations and firewalls must allow java applets to run so that we may provide all enhanced features.

STEP 1:  Is your browser compatible (see below)?  If yes, proceed to STEP 2.  If your browser is showing that it is NOT compatible, please upgrade to one of the browsers listed above.

Your Browser : Default
Version : 0.0

This Browser is NOT compatible.

STEP 2:  Ensure that the Curriculum Mapper Enhanced Edit screen loads correctly.

1)  Click the appropriate Test Link below. 
2) Click Yes to accept the applet signed by Curriculum Mapper.

Click Here for a PC or OS 10 (Mac)


Click Here for Macintosh OS 9.2.2*
(*after you have configured your OS 9 computer, according to these instructions)
 

If the Edit screen loads correctly, it will look like this screenshot.   Just close the window by clicking the X and the test is complete.

Multiple Installations:  If you need to load Java on multiple Windows machines, we recommend that you download the java from our site by clicking HERE.  Save the appropriate file to a folder to which all the computers have access.  To install Java, browse to that folder from your workstation, copy the javawin.exe file to your desktop and then double-click to install it.

Notes:

Upon entering this page, you should have received a message indicating whether the browser you used to reach this page is compatible or not. 

Popup Blockers may inhibit the new windows from opening.  If a new window does not open, please disable your popup blocker (or try pressing the CTRL key while clicking the link).

Once you have a compatible browser, return to this page (if necessary) and click the appropriate Test link above.  You should see something that looks like THIS.  If you do not have Java loaded, the system should prompt you to download and install it.  The process should be automatic; however, as you know with computers, this may not always be the case.  If you experience problems downloading Java or running the Java Applet, please contact tech support immediately so we may resolve your problems.  We can be reached at 800-318-4555 option 1 between 10am and 9pm Central Time.  You may also email us at: support@curriculummapper.com


What is a Java applet?
 The  Add/Edit and Standard Search/Reports interfaces of Curriculum Mapper™  are not technically web pages – they are Java Applets.  Applets are very common (most of the time you don't even know when you're using them).  An applet is a little program that's sent from Curriculum Mapper™ servers to your computer and actually runs on your computer.  The program sits in your computer's RAM memory (the applet itself is not installed on your hard drive). 

Why are we using an applet? 
Because it is the best cross-platform way (i.e. works on both Macs and PCs) to allow users to bold, underline, etc. and give much-requested functionality (like incorporating the state standards into the maps and attaching documents)

What happens to the applet when you're done with it?   
Because it sits in your computer's RAM memory, it is destroyed as soon as you shut down your computer or even close your browser.  You must close all browser windows to make sure the applet is destroyed and disappears.  If your browser is set to cache (store) the applet for later use, the edit screen will load even faster next time!

The only drawback to an applet is that it can take a while to load on your computer for the first time (if you have slow dial-up Internet access, maybe even a minute or two).  After it's been sent to your computer, though, you will have fast access to it (until you close your browser or shut down your computer).  However, the bonuses vastly outweigh this inconvenience.  

How do you use the applet? 
 To use this applet, your computer must have the "Java runtime environment" installed on it.  Most computers come with Java already on it.  If your computer doesn't have Java on it, you will automatically be prompted to do a one-time installation on your computer.  The installed Java will come in handy for a lot of other web sites, too.

For more information about Java Applets, go to www.java.com.